HUM 20260727

Early Heads Up: Severe Weather Potential Being Monitored for Monday (July 27)

Initial Report Posted 6:50 am on Wednesday, 23 July 2026

Summary

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed portions of southwest Ohio, including the northern half of Clinton County, within a Day 5 (Monday) severe weather outlook. While confidence in the exact location and intensity of any storms remains low this far in advance, this is the first indication that conditions could become favorable for severe thunderstorms on Monday afternoon or evening.

Residents should not be alarmed by this early outlook. Instead, this is an opportunity to begin paying attention to the forecast as confidence improves over the coming days. Clinton County EMA will continue coordinating with the National Weather Service in Wilmington and will provide updates if the threat becomes more defined.

Current Threats

The exact hazards will become clearer over the next several days, but potential hazards may include:

• Damaging wind gusts

• Large hail

• Frequent lightning

• Heavy rainfall

• A tornado threat cannot be ruled out this early, but confidence is currently too low to determine if one will develop.

Timing

Monday, July 27: Specific timing has not yet been determined. Additional forecast updates are expected through the weekend.

Forecast Challenges

At five days out, even small changes in the weather pattern can shift the area of greatest concern by many miles. It is too early to determine whether Clinton County will experience severe weather or simply beneficial rainfall.

The Storm Prediction Center's outlook is intended to identify areas where severe weather is possible—not where it is certain to occur.

What You Can Do Now

• Review your method for receiving weather warnings.

• Stay informed through trusted weather sources.

• Monitor updates from Clinton County EMA throughout the weekend as forecast confidence improves.

Plan. Prepare. Protect.